FORESTBURGH — In this time of winter reflection and resolution, local author Liza Laird’s Yoga of Yarn intertwines the realms and disciplines of knitting and yoga, warming hearts, fingers, and core and taking readers on a fulfilling journey of self-discovery.

If your interests or resolutions involve yoga or knitting, two of the most beloved and prominent pursuits of this era, this beautifully written and illustrated go-to guide will take you on a thoughtful exploration of the relationship of fiber crafts--especially knitting--to yoga, meditation, and internal serenity. Using a unique combination of yoga philosophy, movements, meditations, breathing techniques and stitch patterns, Yoga of Yarn re-establishes a knitting practice on a new, stronger foundation -- a foundation that not only enhances the experience as knitters, but also helps maintain a centered calm in every aspect of our lives.

As a knitter, yogi, mom, and homesteader in the Catskills, Liza has been daily honing and implementing these disciplines and teaching them in knitting and mindfulness classes and while hosting retreats around the world.

Yoga of Yarn can currently be found online at www.yogaofyarn.com as well as a number of premium yarn shops throughout the United States, and Canada found here. Microcosm Publishing is a distributor for Wholesale orders as well.

Please contact Liza at Liza@yogaofyarn.com for more information, interviews or guest writing.